Assistant Internal Auditor

Assistant Internal Auditor – GULBAHAR

• Position Title: Assistant Internal Auditor
• Department: Internal Audit
• Reporting To: Group Internal Auditor
• Location: JAFZA, Dubai, UAE
• Industry: Industrial / Manufacturing / Trading / Corporate Group

The Assistant Internal Auditor will support the Internal Audit function in evaluating the effectiveness of internal controls, risk management, and governance processes across the organization. The role involves conducting audits in line with corporate policies, JAFZA regulations, and international best practices to ensure compliance, operational efficiency, and financial integrity within an industrial and corporate business environment.

• Assist in planning and executing internal audit assignments across finance, operations, procurement, inventory, and manufacturing/trading functions.
• Perform walkthroughs, testing, and documentation of internal controls and business processes.
• Support audits to ensure compliance with:
  • Company policies and procedures.
  • JAFZA rules and regulations.
  • UAE commercial and tax regulations (including VAT, Excise).
• Review financial records, transactions, and reports for accuracy, completeness, and compliance.
• Assist in identifying control gaps, operational inefficiencies, and risk exposures.
• Prepare working papers, audit schedules, and draft audit observations.
• Support follow-up audits to track implementation of agreed corrective actions.
• Coordinate with department heads and process owners during audit engagements.
• Assist in special audits, investigations, and management requests as required.
• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to corporate ethics and professional standards.
• Support continuous improvement of internal audit methodologies and documentation.

• Exposure to industrial operations, including manufacturing, logistics, warehousing, trading, and supply chain activities.
• Understanding of corporate‑level structures, group entities, and intercompany transactions.
• Familiarity with free zone operations, particularly JAFZA compliance and reporting requirements.

• ACCA (Qualified or Professional Stage), or
• CA Finalist, or
• MBA (Finance) / M. Com.

• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in:
  • Internal Audit, Finance, or accounting roles.
  • Corporate or industrial organizations preferred.
• Prior experience in a free zone or regulated corporate environment is an advantage.

• Hands‑on experience with ERP/accounting systems such as:
  • SAP
  • Quick Books
  • Odoo
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, data analysis).
• Ability to understand and document business processes and controls.

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Good understanding of internal controls and audit methodologies.
• Attention to detail with the ability to meet deadlines.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a corporate audit team.
• Professional integrity and confidentiality.

• Corporate office and industrial site exposure within JAFZA.
• Interaction with cross‑functional teams including finance, operations, procurement, and senior management.

Entry level

Full‑time

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